Non-Weighted Nymphs/ Emergers

“After spending my time guiding in Montana and central Wyoming, I set out to tie a versatile midge pattern by blending a few of my favorite patters.

I quickly came to realize that though I was aiming for a midge pattern, it fished better as a BWO.

A great mayfly nymph from Theo Anst

A great new midge larva

We would not go to the Big Horn without a pocket full of the orange ones. Same goes for most tailwaters with the tan one.

This epoxyback scud is the most lifelike on the market. Works like a charm in rivers and lakes alike.

Andrew Grillos Mysis contribution in a tight body, reverse tie. A great pattern.

A ageless midge larva, black with a copper rib. Works like magic.

Charlie Craven’s original JuJu is a very productive midge pattern on most rivers with heavy midge hatches. Works especially well on Tailwaters.

A killer Midge larva developed by outstanding guide Johnny Gomez on the San Juan. Works everywhere.

The original Gary LaFontaine sparkle pupa. It creates a bubble of air within the body that makes it look like the real deal to the fish. MUST HAVE

A simple sparkle wing, split tail BWO emerger. Works like a charm.

Gunkel’s Shotglass Emerger is a very productive pattern designed to fish at all depths in the water column. Very lifelike when wet.